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Supreme Court judgment brings clarity to a highly complex matter – Biba and ABI
Although Biba backs the appeal ruling, more clarity is still needed within the industry
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Supreme Court decision is a ‘financial vaccine’ for struggling businesses
However, insurance premiums are likely to increase as ‘insurers seek to recoup some of their losses’
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Supreme Court dismisses insurers’ appeals in BI test case ruling
Around 370,000 policyholders are expected to be impacted from the judgment
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Aviation sector should expect Covid impact on EL claims and hull policies – Weightmans
Legal expert outlines the claims exposures insurers in the aviation and aerospace market should expect to see this year
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Insurance industry weighs in on post-Brexit Global Health Insurance Card
Following the government officially launching the new GHIC earlier this week as a result of the UK reaching a trade deal with the European Union, how does the insurance industry feel about its impact on cover? Insurance Times finds out
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Briefing: FCA reveals anxiety over firms’ financial resilience, but is its heart in the right place?
Despite unveiling a ‘stark’ financial picture of Covid-hit brokers and intermediaries, helping firms stay in business does not seem to be the regulator’s number one priority
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MoneySuperMarket reveals top burglary claims hotspots amid pandemic
Cities were found to have the highest claims for home contents theft
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FCA is ‘front and centre’ of BI debate due to ‘interventionist approach’ – Weightmans
Friday’s Supreme Court ruling on business interruption policy wordings may also be used by the Financial Ombudsman Service, increasing the potential exposure for insurers
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Customer engagement set to be boosted by greater use of digital and AI, says Ageas claims director
With the Covid-19 pandemic accelerating both customer and staff comfort in using digital communications and processes, insurer and customer engagement is expected to go up a notch in 2021, predicts UK claims boss
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Trust in travel insurers drops due to Covid-19 pandemic
Meanwhile motor claims reduced by 48% in Q2 2020
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Care homes reject new patients due to ‘insurance dilemma’
Insurance premiums for care homes have also been rising
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New Dawn Risk’s UK division to serve ‘clear demand’ for big broker alternatives
During these challenging times, there has been a demand in the UK market for alternatives to big brokers that still have the expertise to help businesses
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LiP portal delay is ‘rare bit of good news’ say insurers
Regardless of the launch date, there are still likely to be ‘teething problems’ – embedding the new system will therefore be a priority for insurers
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Government pushes back LiP portal roll out to May 2021
Lord Chancellor says the delay is ‘a sensible and pragmatic approach’ considering the continued challenges arising from the coronavirus pandemic
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Irish insurer offers partial premium refunds to some pub owners over BI confusion
However, it is reported that less than 10 pubs will be receiving this support
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Car insurance premiums on the rise after 2020 dip – MoneySuperMarket
The comparison site attributes the increase to looser lockdown restrictions in Q4 2020
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Opportunity around green parts is ‘too big to miss’ says Ageas UK claims director
The impact of the Covid-19 lockdowns last year enabled green parts to step up to the plate and fill distribution gaps in repair supply chains
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Travel insurance sector set to face more upheaval in 2021 warns IPP boss
The uncertainty that has accompanied the Covid-19 pandemic has put the travel industry into a huge amount of debt, and it could get a lot worse
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News Analysis
Covid-19 pandemic sees more insurers exit financial failure insurance
As of January 2021, policyholders will not be able to renew financial failure insurance to comply with Package Travel Regulations, meaning they cannot trade. Insurance Times explores options for these customers and what brokers can do to help
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Features
Briefing: Insurers must be ‘mindful’ of recession-induced fraud
Insurance companies need to issue a war cry to customers, using transparent communications and fraud education to work together to stamp out Covid-linked fraud